Construction Manager

E.ON UK PLC; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy company as a leader in operational management, where you will oversee the safe and efficient delivery of projects across multiple depots. This role requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in electrical engineering and operational performance. You will be responsible for managing diverse teams, ensuring high standards of safety, and fostering customer relationships. With an award-winning benefits package and a commitment to inclusivity, this position offers a unique opportunity for career growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Family-friendly policies

Hybrid working initiatives

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple operational teams effectively.
• Strong track record in achieving operational performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational activities ensuring safety and quality objectives.
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships and performance management.

Skills

Operational Management

Electrical Engineering

Performance Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Budget Management

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Recognised Safety Qualification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH)

Job description

Base location - Barnsley

Salary -£49,995 - £63,832 plus excellent employee benefits and career progression

Job Purpose

Manage the safe and economic delivery of operational associated with our New Business workstream within Lighting and Grid, across multiple depots within the North region. The work activity spans various size street lighting projects and domestic connections working with multiple clients, and a team comprising of Operational Supervisors, Commercial Engineers, Administrators and field based operatives, both Direct Labour & Sub - Contractors.

To engage with the New Business Contracts Manager and align to the North regions strategic and sustainable growth plan.

The safe, effective and efficient delivery of the works is a key focus of this role.

Main Responsibilities of the role

• Ensuring all Operational activity is managed and executed in a safe manner meeting the company's time, cost and quality objectives. Ensure all activity meets internal and external environmental legislation & standards
• Manage the supervisory and operational staff. Performance management and disciplinary issues of all direct reports. Monitor and Improve performance (if applicable) using the performance management process ensuring objectives and behaviours are set, reviewed and signed off accordingly.
• Manage the operational performance of the North Region New Business to maximise efficiencies and deliver operational and financial targets.
• To understand and implement all potential operational synergies between depots within the North Region New Business Department
• To develop and maintain key customer relationships (Existing & New)
• To develop and promote a culture of commitment to well being, lead by example
• Ensure employee attendance is managed in line with the established procedures
• Support the development and training plans process to meet the requirement of the business
• Full accountability & responsibility for the effective management of the Operational aspects of the North Region New Business workstream.
• Develop a regional works programme for all activities matching resource capacity to volumes, to optimise resources, increase performance and drive productivity.
• Full responsibility for all controllable costs and spend within Operations for the North Region New Business workstream.

What we need from you

• Proven ability to simultaneously manage a number of operational teams covering diverse activities.
• An understanding of the electrical engineering, technical and operational requirements relevant to the activity.
• A strong track record of delivery of Operational performance targets, including finance, customer service.
• Personal drive and the ability to motivate others.
• An understanding of management accounting and demonstrate ability to forecast, manage and monitor the team budget, including identification of opportunities to deliver increased value and/or make budget savings.
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of relevant health and safety responsibilities with a detailed knowledge of Utility site safety procedures and ideally have a recognised safety qualification e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH.
• Lead, motivate and manage the Operational team to meet requirements and manage performance that inspires excellence in terms of customer and commercial focus and innovative solutions.
• Provide support to team members in line with HR policy and procedures.
• Manage team and individual development through effective performance management including objective setting, regular feedback and review.
• Manage people processes ensuring effective use of information channels such as HR.Online and compliance with policy, contractual agreements and defined processes.
• Manage, monitor and improve (if applicable) attendance in line with agreed targets.
• Must have a full valid driving licence.

Here's what you need to know

Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.

Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.

Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we're committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.